episode_0118

“Um… .”

He was lying on the desk and drooling.

Anonymous came up to him, put down a basket, and opened his mouth.

… strawberry.

He picked up three of them, put them in his mouth, chewed them, and swallowed them.

“Teacher, what are you thinking?”

“… You don’t have to worry about it.”

He waved his hand slightly toward the nameless man who was asking him questions with concern.

Whenever I had a problem, I always asked for anonymous opinions… .

This time, that won’t work.

I lay face down and rolled my eyes, looking at the nameless person.

Doesn’t Anumyeong care much about the fact that he hasn’t told her his worries?

“Is that so?”

He nodded and turned away from me.

Even so, it was only a move to the bed in the same room.

And then I looked closely at that nameless chest area.

“Tsk.”

also.

Since that incident, the wriggling bugs have grown larger.

What on earth should I do?

I’m not bragging, but I’m confident that my internal energy is greater than anyone else’s, having been accumulated over 300 years.

But even though I personally tried my best to suppress it,

Those disgusting things are now not only nameless, but are also eating away at my inner strength.

No. To be more precise,

Is he eating me, who is stopping him from eating up the nameless?

He buried his face in his pounding head, sighing deeply.

and.

This isn’t the only worry that’s clouding my mind.

What that skeleton said to me just before it disappeared.

“Transcendence… .”

This is definitely the next level I’m hoping for,

And the guy spoke as if he knew how to do something.

Of course, it is not more important than the state of the anonymous body… .

This is also one of my long-standing goals that I cannot easily give up.

… Did you kill him for nothing?

Even if it was Arnold who was in danger at that time,

It might have been better to capture him and interrogate him.

“Ha.”

Regretting the past won’t turn back time.

… I don’t know if it really goes to the next level.

I got up from my seat and looked back at the nameless person.

“Anonymous, follow me.”

“Yes, Master.”

Lecture time is approaching soon,

Sitting still and worrying would be a waste of time.

Didn’t Elia say that there was a large library here at the Academy?

I think it would be a good idea to go there sometime.

“Hmm, you’re doing great today.”

I put the No. 7 wooden sword that Anonymous had made into my waistband and went out the door.

* * *

Unlike the first day, the lecture progressed very smoothly.

It may have helped that I successfully completed the first day of class, but

The reason the cadets’ eyes shine so brightly is probably because of one rumor that has spread throughout the academy.

Well, the rumor was true,

I don’t really deny it or anything because it’s more of a downplaying than an exaggeration.

I’ve already become like Camilla to those cadets.

Because of that, the students who attended my lecture on the first day looked dissatisfied with the sudden increase in the number of students.

It’s not my job.

“When going into battle, don’t just look at the tip of your opponent’s sword.”

He put away the wooden sword he had been holding up and put it on his waist, then continued speaking.

“Start with the angle of your toes and think about everything from your waist to your shoulders and your gaze.”

While the lecture was going on like that,

Anonymous tapped my shoulder and whispered in my ear.

“Master.”

“Huh?”

“Ending soon.”

I nodded slightly and looked back at the cadets.

Then, what I see are cadets looking at me and Anonymous and gossiping among themselves.

Hmm, why are the cadets’ faces red?

I tilted my head at him for a moment,

He lightly clapped his hands, cutting through the somehow chaotic atmosphere.

“Let’s do this.”

“Ah… It’s over already?”

“That’s too bad… .”

Are you sad that the lecture is over?

The cadets sighed and I smiled pleasantly in response.

Well, I might prefer to finish class a little earlier… .

Since I’m teaching in place of Camilla,

Wouldn’t it be good to try your best and leave a good impression?

“Well, there’s still some time left, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask.”

Actually, looking at the time, I have about an hour to spare.

“Ugh.”

“… Should I ask that?”

“Hey, try it!”

The cadets exchanged glances and nodded their heads once,

A cadet, presumed to be the representative of the group, stood up and spoke.

“Professor! Is it true that you are the hero who solved the attack that occurred a while ago!”

Are you talking about that skull bowl… .

He nodded slightly and answered.

“Well, I guess I helped a little.”

“Ohhh… .”

I walked towards the stage in a good mood at the sight of the cadets moving about.

“Look, it’s real.”

“… As expected, I made the right decision to apply for the course.”

-Knock knock knock

“Quiet.”

He knocked on the stage three times and then raised the corners of his mouth.

“Enough with this story, ask the next question.”

‘What should I ask next?’ Among the cadets muttering,

One of the students who had been quietly listening to the lecture raised his arm.

“Professor.”

I turned my head to look at the cadets and a very familiar face caught my eye.

Umm, I have a question about the lecture.

That would be the case, since the cadet who raised his hand just now was the cadet who was right next to him at the time of the attack.

There will be no question about that.

I opened my mouth and nodded at the cadet who had raised his arm.

“Yes, Cadet Arnold.”

Arnold gulped and continued.

“Can I ask you a personal question?”

“… Private?”

“Yes.”

That idiot is asking personal questions?

“Hmm, give it a try.”

I nodded my head, curious as to what kind of questions he might ask.

Likewise, Arnold, who had nodded once, glanced at the nameless man and opened his mouth.

“By any chance, what is the relationship between Professor Chun and Assistant Professor Chun?”

“Um… .”

-thud!

I turned my head in the direction of the sound,

Anonymous glares at Arnold with a furrowed brow.

Why is it suddenly like that… .

Even though he is my disciple,

I don’t understand the behavior that Anonymous sometimes displays.

He lightly ignored the anonymity and gave Arnold the answer.

“Priest relationship.”

“Ah.”

But Arnold probably already knows this?

Then he tilted his head with a questioning expression,

Arnold continued, perhaps realizing that his explanation was inadequate.

“I was wondering if they were related by blood, like siblings.”

“… What? Siblings?”

“Yes, aren’t their last names the same?”

The question itself was understandable since it was a very natural curiosity that could arise… .

The part that confused me was the part about siblings.

If it were parents and children, that would be fine… .

Hmm, doesn’t it seem like I look a lot older to anyone?

This saying goes that experience shines through in actions.

Of course, I’m grateful to Arnold for looking after me like a kid, but there’s a limit to flattery.

“Ahem.”

I tried to calm the twitching corners of my lips as much as possible and opened my mouth to Arnold again.

“My name and I are not related by blood, so we are not family.”

Well, I do think of them as family at heart.

Anonymous will also be fully aware of my feelings,

I don’t think you will blame me or be disappointed in me for answering like this.

“Then… .”

Arnold turned his gaze to the anonymous person again and asked with the corners of his lips raised.

“By any chance… Are you two married?”

‘In cases where a man and a woman have the same last name, other than siblings, this is the only case…’ Arnold muttered quietly.

The surrounding cadets also turned their attention to me and Moo-myeong with shining eyes.

“… I was curious too!”

“Nice Arnold!”

And then I heard Arnold’s question.

“What, what, what?”

As if something was broken,

He stammered with a bright red face and waved his arms.

…A married couple? Me and Anonymous?

I turned my creaking head and looked at the nameless person,

He keeps twitching the corners of his mouth, as if he feels bad about being tied down to me as a couple.

… It’s sad that you hate it so much.

Oh, this is not it.

I quickly turned my head and glared at Arnold.

Why is that guy asking such a question when he knows that I am an unknown master?!

Well, it is against the natural order for a teacher and student to have such a relationship!

This needs to be said with some stinging words.

“Me, me and anonymous are like that!”

With that thought in mind, I hit the stage and straightened my back.

-Ding dang dang

The bell rang to end the lecture, which was really bad timing.

The cadets began to rise from their seats one by one, their lips licking with regret.

“… Look, I told you we’re not even dating yet.”

“Cheet, 3 silver.”

They even made a bet on this ridiculous topic?

No, I’m not finished talking yet.

He grabbed the students with a red face and a voice loud enough to shake the classroom.

“… Listen to me and get out!”

but.

“See you tomorrow, Professor!”

“Thank you for the lecture today!”

The students who didn’t even listen to what I said rushed out of the classroom.

When I came to my senses, Arnold, who had asked the question, was not there either.

In an instant, Moo-myeong and I were left alone in the large lecture room.

“… Ahem.”

It’s awkward.

I blew a whistle that didn’t come out while avoiding the nameless gaze for no reason.